You will serve as a Physical Scientist within the Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Northeast Region, National Minerals Information Center in Reston, Virginia. Salary GS11: $85,447 per annum (Step 1) - $111,087 per annum (Step 10) GS12: $102,415 per annum (Step 1) - $133,142 per annum (Step 10) First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Conducts technical, economic, and statistical studies and analyses of mineral resources and industries for assigned countries and regions. Collects, evaluates, and synthesizes data on mineral investment, production, consumption, processing, and trade from domestic and international sources.
Prepares reports, publications, and analyses on mineral industries, evaluating production, trade, reserves, mineral policies, investment climate, and laws affecting mineral development and mining. Provides technical information and expertise to government agencies, industry representatives, and the public; conducts field visits and prepares reports on mineral operations, industry developments, and government policies affecting mineral production and trade.
Analyzes and evaluates mineral industry trends, government policies, and economic factors affecting mineral development, production, trade, investment, and supply.
This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.
Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
samantha_albino@ios.doi.gov · 703-648-7468
This position is with Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-26 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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